Born on Easter Sunday (4/12/36) and left us Sunday (4/29/22)
Dear, Daughter, Sister, Mother, Sister-in law, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, Great-Aunt and Friend.
Retired Missouri State Highway Patrol employee.
Services: Private services were held at Resurrection Cemetery’ KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL.
I was blessed to have been able to spend time with my sister just before her passing. Marilyn was truly a wonderful big sister. Marilyn will be missed dearly and I am comforted that she is in a better place. If not for her I probably would still be unable to tie my shoes. God speed sis, we will see each other again.
My wonderful sister, Marilyn. Nine years older, she was my teacher, babysitter and art instructor. So many photographs in our family album show her right next to me. There are so many memories…me babysitting her kids…eating one of her fabulous meals…just hanging out at her house up the street. When I left home at the age of 17 to attend the Naval Academy, followed by a long career, it was always one of my favorite things to do when I came “home”…visit Marilyn. She was always so proud of me. She loved all animals and was a lover of nature before it was chic. There was nothing she wouldn’t do to help a friend or neighbor. The world is a little less kind with her gone. I miss her.
Dear Mom,
I hope you can now rest in peace and be with the loved ones that preceded you.
MY LITTLE SISTER…Always was upset when you were small….you didn’t have to help with dishes…I grew up…you grew up….we both had our kids! When I was working and living across the street you took Cecilia under your wings…you made sure she was safe and sound….because of Jim Lafoon …Highway Patrol…..I was always proud of you as a sister and Mother you were also a damn good artist I didn’t get to St Louis early enough to see you….my heart was with you…will always be sending you mind messages…..you are the cardinal in my back yard…the clover…the rain against my window…love does not end at death….it never ends